Goolwa - Port Elliot, SA 5408
Room to breathe, on South Australia's regional rental market.
- Small-town feel
- $280/wk Median
- 20.9% Renters
Goolwa - Port Elliot Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.5k
- Median age
- 61
- Median weekly rent
- $280
- To the CBD
- 67km
- Walkability
- 3.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Goolwa - Port Elliot Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
For renters after more room without the capital-city price tag, Goolwa - Port Elliot is a regular choice in regional South Australia. It's a solidly-sized community of 12,516 people, 20.9% of whom rent, at a median weekly rent of $280.
Around Goolwa - Port Elliot
Goolwa - Port Elliot Botanic Gardens
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Goolwa - Port Elliot Showgrounds
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Goolwa - Port Elliot
Real questions renters ask before moving to Goolwa - Port Elliot.
How far is Goolwa - Port Elliot from South Australia's capital?
Goolwa - Port Elliot is approximately 67km from South Australia's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 77-92 minutes.
Is Goolwa - Port Elliot a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Goolwa - Port Elliot has a 20.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
What's the community like in Goolwa - Port Elliot?
Goolwa - Port Elliot has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 12,516, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Goolwa - Port Elliot walkable?
Goolwa - Port Elliot carries a walkability score of 3.8/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
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